April 2011 Papoose Article

Post date: Apr 10, 2011 2:49:51 PM

After the winter weather that we had this year we are all ready for some sailing. There are just a few things that have to be done before racing begins. First, there is our Clean Up which is scheduled for April 16^th (rain date April 17^th). We sincerely need as much help as we can get from our members so we ask that each and everyone try to devote a few hours to the club on Clean Up Day.

Next, on May 7^th we will gather to help one another raise our masts and ready our boats for sailing. Again, there wil be a reward for participating—the Cinco de Mayo Party will follow. Finally, the first horn will sound on May 15^th when racing officially begins.

The following updated schedule of our planned events for 2011 is provided so that you can mark your calendars and make your plans:

· April 15^th Prep Signal Party at the LMCC

· April 16^th Clean Up Day (rain date April 17^th)

· May 7^th Mast Raising and Cinco de Mayo

· May 15^th First Day of Racing (rain date May 22^nd)

· May 29^th Gabor Cup Regatta and Jimmy Buffet Party

· July 2^nd Independence Day Family Picnic

· July 3^rd Marine Base Regatta

· July 5^th Summer Youth Sailing Program begins

· July 23^rd Mutiny Regatta

· August 5^th Summer Youth Sailing Program ends

· August 13^th Jack Robertson Cruising Day

· Sept 4^th Commodore’s Cup Regatta and party

· Oct 15^th Finish Line Party (alternate date Oct. 22^nd)

· Nov 20^th Awards Brunch

Please take note that we will once again run our ever popular Summer Youth Sailing Program which provides an opportunity for boys and girls ages 10 and up to learn to sail. This program has been sold out every year so sign up early if you have a son or daughter who is interested. You can contact Jan Oldridge by phone at (973)729-3105 or by email at lmycadmin@gmail.com.

And consider joining us so that you can be in on all of the fun! For more information abut membership in the LMYC or, if you want to learn to sail, just call us at (973)512-8867, email us at sail@lakemohawksailing.org or write to PO Box 29, Sparta, NJ 07871

Until next month, smooth sailing and God bless America!

Don Okner